USAID/SENEGAL HEALTH PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GOVT TO GOVT

SUBJECT: JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – FSN/2016/01

JOB TITLE: USAID PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT )

GRADE: FSN-10with the possibility of hiring the employee at the lower grade

Position is open to:                   All Qualified Candidates

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Government to Government Manager will contribute to all activities within the Health Portfolio related to government-to-government (G2G) and local solutions (LS). This position will require close coordination within USAID/Senegal Mission, the Ministry of Health, and the regional medical authorities.

Together with the Senior Health Advisor for Government-to-Government Programming and the Health Officer in charge of G2G activities, the G2G Manager will develop local funding opportunities, appropriately budget, ensure timely reviews of local financial systems and human resources, implement local/G2G awards (including serving as a G2G activity manager and/or G2G Activity Technical Representative), and analyze and disseminate program results. The Manager will have a major role in ensuring G2G/LS programs are well documented and files are appropriately maintained.

The Manager will also assist in organizing and/or coordinating stakeholder meetings; lobbying and advocating for collaborative support and funding; and providing routine reports to USAID, relevant government offices, and other development partners.

The individual is expected to support capacity development and ownership of G2G programs within the central and decentralized Ministry of Health. S/he will support the G2G Senior Advisor in the development of partnerships with the MOH. S/he is expected to ensure quality health programming and to provide guidance and technical support as appropriate. Examples of this support would include monitoring program implementation progress and providing accurate and timely advice on technical and organizational issues.

The G2G Manager will report to the Health Officer in charge of G2G activities.

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants with existing Senegalese Work Permits or who possess Senegalese Work Permits MUST submit a complete application package which includes:

Ø  A cover letter,

Ø  An OF-612 form (form can be found on this web site: http://usaid.gov/senegal under “doing business with USAID - Job Opportunities – Application form”) and

Ø  A detailed resume plus 3 References.

Ø  Hard copies of relevant degrees.

All the above mentioned documents are REQUIRED and must be prepared in English and should be addressed to:

Human Resources Management 

Routes des Almadies

B.P. 49 -      Dakar, Senegal

Deadline to receive applications: MARCH 10, 2016

Please include the reference of the Job Announcement you are applying for in the subject.

NOTE:  Due to the number of applications we receive, only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted by USAID.